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Japan’s birth rate hits record low amid aging population
Japan's births fell to record low in 2024

TOKYO, Japan: The number of babies born in Japan fell to a record low of 720,988 in 2024 for a ninth consecutive year, the health ministry...

Rare boost for South Korea as births rise after nearly a decade
South Korea sees first birth rate increase in nine years

SEOUL, South Korea: For the first time in nine years, South Korea recorded a rise in births, offering a rare positive sign in the country's...

North Korean-backed hackers steal $1.5 billion from Dubai crypto firm
US accuses North Korean hackers of crypto theft from Dubai's Bybit

ROME, Italy: U.S. authorities have accused North Korean-backed hackers of stealing US$1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from Dubai-based...

Blue Mountains police seek public help in December 2024 fatality
Investigation continues into unexplained death of man in Blue Mountains

BLUE MOUNTAINS, NSW, Australia - The New South Wales Police Force is appealing for public assistance in their ongoing investigation...

Tragic accident at South Korean highway site kills 4, injures 6
Four dead in South Korea highway construction collapse

ANSEONG, South Korea: A tragic accident at a highway construction site in Anseong, South Korea, claimed the lives of at least four...

Hong Kong promotes AI to offset 10,000 civil service job cuts
Hong Kong to slash 10,000 civil service jobs, promote AI

HONG KONG: Hong Kong is set to cut 10,000 civil service jobs and freeze public sector salaries as part of a cost-cutting initiative...

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Gear malfunction forces Volkswagen US to recall over 60,000 vehicles
Volkswagen to recall over 60,000 US vehicles, NHTSA says

RESTON, Virginia: Volkswagen is recalling more than 60,000 vehicles in the U.S. after a gear display malfunction was identified, which...

Meta plans paid subscription for AI chatbot
Meta plans paid subscription service for chatbot Meta AI, source says

MENLO PARK, California: Meta Platforms is gearing up to introduce a paid subscription service for its AI-powered chatbot, Meta AI,...

China’s factory slump continues, raising stimulus calls
China's manufacturing activity contracted in February

BEIJING, China: China's manufacturing sector is expected to shrink for a second consecutive month in February, signaling continued...

U.S. stocks join global rout over trade war fears
Dow Jones sheds 675 points as U.S. trade war heats up

NEW YORK, New York - U.S. stocks dived, then partially recovered Tuesday as 25 percent import duties on goods from Canada and Mexico...

Tesla moves closer to robotaxi launch with California permit bid
Tesla seeks first approvals to offer robotaxi service in California

AUSTIN, Texas: Tesla has taken a key step toward launching its long-promised robotaxi service by applying for a transportation permit...

US pending home sales in January hit record low amid high rates
US pending home sales tumble to record low in January

WASHINGTON, D.C.: Contracts to buy previously owned homes in the U.S. fell to a record low in January due to high mortgage rates and...

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